On Our Radar: Smart Work-Life Solutions

Fed up with the stresses of big cities, a growing number of affluent Chinese are abandoning urban life for the countryside, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. There, they hope to enjoy a more peaceful lifestyle, away from the constant smog and traffic jams. –Leslie Kwoh

Most CEOs get to the top through smarts, stamina and resilience, but even the toughest executives have their breaking points. Today’s WSJexamines the little-discussed problem of burnout among CEOs. A Harvard study found that 96% of chiefs have related symptoms, while one-third describe their burnout as extreme. — Lauren Weber

File this one under “work-life solutions”: some sharp entrepreneurs in a bunch of U.S. cities have created workspaces for freelancers and other work-from-home types that offer on-site child care, according to the WSJ. If you have a big report due or need to host a meeting with a client, you can book office space and babysitting in one place. — Lauren Weber

If you want a job at Gawker Media, start by being a regular commenter, writes Matthew Ingram for paidContent. The blog network hired a new editor based on his comments. Seems like there’s no better way for an outsider to become an insider than by actually using your dream company’s product. — Francesca Donner

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